Hemorrhoidal disease often becomes a serious cause of poor quality of life. A sedentary lifestyle, excessive stress, constant constipation, obesity, impaired blood circulation, the period of pregnancy - all these factors sooner or later lead to the development of the first stage of hemorrhoids. In the absence of adequate treatment, the disease goes into the second stage, in which often surgical intervention is often required. Ointment "Ultraproct" has proven itself as a remedy for hemorrhoidal disease. However, in recent years, patients have complained that ointment is rarely available in pharmacies. There are several analogues of Ultraproct ointment, the effect of which is no worse.
The composition and form of the drug
The release form of the Ultraproct preparation is suppositories for rectal use and ointment for external use in the rectal area. Using these drugs together (both suppositories and ointments), it is possible to quickly get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of hemorrhoids even in the second stage. Judging by the reviews of patients, thanks to the action of suppositories and Ultraproct ointment, they managed to avoid surgical intervention.
"Ultraproct" has an antipruritic, antihistamine, local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory effect. The main active components of the ointment:
- Fluocortolone is a glucocorticosteroid, i.e., a substance of hormonal origin. When applied locally, it prevents the accumulation of neutrophils along the edges, as a result, inflammation decreases, lymphokine synthesis slows down, itching and inflammation disappears, local blood circulation accelerates, macrophage migration normalizes, and swelling decreases.
- Tsinghokain refers to anesthetics, which are used for local external use. It blocks the sensitive nerve endings that are located on the mucous membrane of the rectum and the external rectal surface, as a result of which pain signals do not reach the brain, and the patient does not experience pain.
As auxiliary components, Ultraproct ointment contains castor oil, 2-octyldodecanol; macrogol-400-monoricinoleate; lemon pink fragrance.
Indications for use
The main indication for the use of both ointments and suppositories "Ultraproct" is a hemorrhoidal disease. Also, proctologists often prescribe Ultraproct ointment to their patients with proctological pathologies such as anal fissures, proctitis, and pain in the rectum.
At the first stage of hemorrhoidal disease, the patient does not suffer from severe pain and itching. As a rule, hemorrhoidal nodes so far simply mature inside, which leads to the release of a small amount of blood after an act of defecation. Ointment "Ultraproct" and analogues of this drug, if you start using them at the first stage, will allow you to achieve long-term remission - the patient will forget about the manifestations of hemorrhoids for many years. The use of analogues of Ultraproct ointment in the first stage is equally effective.
In the second stage of hemorrhoids, the patient suffers from pain and severe itching in the rectal region. At this stage, in addition to the Ultraproct ointment, candles should also be used. It is recommended to change your lifestyle in such a way as to eradicate the causes of relapse of the disease. The second stage of the disease requires long-term therapy, the end result of which cannot be predicted even by an experienced proctologist. Perhaps, surgical intervention is still not enough.
Possible side effects and contraindications
There are quite a few contraindications to the use of ointment, as reported by the instructions for use. Analogs of Ultraproct often have a less impressive list of contraindications, since the composition is slightly different. So, the Ultraproct ointment is forbidden to use in the following conditions and pathologies:
- tuberculosis and syphilis in the area of the drug;
- pregnancy (in particular, the first trimester);
- diseases of viral etiology (chickenpox, immune response to a recent vaccination);
- hypersensitivity to fluocortolone or other main components of the drug.
The most common side effect of using the ointment is an allergic reaction in the area of application, as the instructions for use say. Analogs of Ultraproct can also provoke a number of allergic reactions. These are urticaria, swelling, atrophy of the skin, hypopigmentation, itching in the area of application. If the patient notes the described side effects, then you should abandon the use of Ultraproct ointment. Analogs with local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory action can be no less effective in the fight against the disease. However, they do not provoke the appearance of side effects, since the composition will be different.
Analog ointment "Ultraproct" in composition
There is only one complete analogue in composition - this is Fluocortolone ointment. Indications for use of ointment:
- contact dermatitis;
- various forms of eczema in children and adults (contact, dyshidrotic, anal, seborrheic, accompanying varicose syndrome);
- neurodermatitis of various etiologies (atopic dermatitis, endogenous eczema);
- psoriasis in children and adults;
- lichen planus;
- erythroderma;
- burns of the I degree (ointment is used for faster healing of the skin);
- discoid lupus erythematosus;
- mild sunburn;
- itching of the anus and vulva, provoked by hemorrhoids or thrush.
"Fluocortolone" is an analogue of the Ultraproct ointment in composition, since in both preparations the main active ingredient is fluocortolone. But there is a significant difference, since the composition of Ultraprokt also includes cinchocaine and fluocortolone pivalate. Reviews of patients with hemorrhoids report that if we compare the Ultraproct ointment with the Fluocortolone analogue, the second one loses to a large extent. It does not have a pronounced anesthetic effect. Also, unlike Ultraprokt, Fluocortolone does not help reduce the hemorrhoidal nodes that develop in almost all patients in the second stage of the disease.
Analogs by the principle of action
What analogues of ointment "Ultraproct" offers the modern pharmacological industry? There are many ointments, which to the same extent can lead to a decrease in the severity of itching, to disperse local blood circulation and lower the threshold of pain in hemorrhoids. Here is a list of the most effective ointment analogues according to the principle of action:
- Proctosed.
- "Relief".
- "Posterized."
- "Hepatrombin G".
- Neo-Anuzol.
Ointment "Proctosedyl": instructions and description
"Proctosedil" is an Indian-made hemorrhoid ointment with anesthetic, antipruritic and antiseptic local effects. The main active ingredient is benzocaine. The composition also includes components:
- butamben;
- hydrocortisone;
- framycetin sulfate;
- heparin sodium.
Together, all these components provide a quick and effective action of the drug. Reviews about "Proctosedil" report that the use of ointment brings relief in exacerbating hemorrhoids on the third or fourth day of use. Pain and severe itching go away after the first or second use. The duration of the course of therapy using Proctosedil is at least a week. More accurate information about the frequency of use and the duration of the course of treatment can be obtained from the proctologist after establishing the stage of hemorrhoidal disease.
Dip Relief ointment for hemorrhoidal disease
According to the principle of action, Deep Relief is an analogue of Ultraproct ointment. Instructions for use with the ointment informs that the country of manufacture of the product is Great Britain. The main active ingredient is levomenthol. Also included is ibuprofen, which provides an analgesic effect.
Patient reviews report that Deep Relief helps to relieve pain and reduces the severity of itching in both the first and later stages of the disease. Apply the ointment several times a day with a thin layer on the anus. "Deep Relief" has a number of contraindications - before use, you should carefully read the instructions.
The action of ointment "Posterisan" with hemorrhoids
"Posterisan" is an ointment for hemorrhoids produced by a German pharmaceutical company. Release form - rectal suppositories, ointment, cream. The main active ingredient is an aqueous suspension of hydrocortisone. Also included is glycerin, lanolin, phenol, soft paraffin.
With hemorrhoids, Posterisan has a mild analgesic and antiseptic effect. Patients report that it is most effective to use not only ointment, but also candles. Compared to Ultraprokt, Posterisan is losing: patient reviews indicate that the former is much more effective in controlling the symptoms of hemorrhoidal disease.
The use of "Heparin ointment" for hemorrhoidal disease
“Heparin ointment” is a Russian analogue of “Ultraproct” ointment for hemorrhoids. The main advantage of the drug is its low cost. The main active ingredient is heparin sodium. It accelerates local blood circulation, as a result of which the pain becomes less pronounced, and the hemorrhoidal nodes decrease in size.
Reviews of "Heparin ointment" report that the drug is quite safe, very rarely causes allergic reactions. Effectively in the initial stages of hemorrhoids, in later stages it may turn out to be too weak. The main advantage of Heparin Ointment over Ultraprokt is several times lower cost, which is why hundreds of thousands of patients opt for it.
The effect of ointment "Neo-Anuzol" with hemorrhoids
Neo-Anuzol is a Russian analogue of Ultraproct ointment. The composition contains several active ingredients - zinc oxide, vitepsol, tannin, iodine, resorcinone. Release form - ointment and rectal suppositories. Alas, ointment is not always available in pharmacies. "Neo-Anuzol" is a cheap and effective hemorrhoid remedy that has analgesic, disinfecting, antispasmodic, mild antipruritic effect. Contraindication to the use of "Neo-Anuzole" is hypersensitivity to any of the components in the composition.
The instruction for "Neo-Anuzol", depending on the severity of the condition and age, recommends the daily use of 1-3 suppositories. As a rule, a course of local therapy takes 7-10 days.
Reviews of analogues "Ultraproct"
Instructions for use for each of the above analogues contain a list of contraindications and side effects. However, patients often do not consider it necessary to read the instructions before starting use. As a result, people leave negative reviews that the use of this or that ointment only aggravated the condition.
Reviews about the analogues of Ultraproct are both positive and negative. In order to minimize the risk of side effects and get the maximum therapeutic benefit, you should consult a proctologist. After he determines the stage of hemorrhoids, the most effective ointment for a particular patient and his individual case of pathology will be prescribed.